From Trump dogs to sushi pooches and everything in between, the “world’s biggest dog parade” did not disappoint. It brought out more than 1,000 people (from our estimates) to see all sorts of dogs, costumes and owners march around the park showing off their creations.

While some owners opted for store-bought costumes to celebrate the festivities, others went all out putting in a ton of time to make some pretty elaborate ensembles.

Dog designer Anthony Rubio dressed his Chihuahua up as “Sarah Jessica Barker” from the Met Gala and told us his dog’s headpiece took about a week to make, as he “had to research the photo of and make sure it was balanced and weighted, so it doesn’t bother her.”

The owners behind a Frida Kahlo dog told us it took seven to eight months of planning and researching to ensure their costume represeented the famous artist.

And all the hard work paid off for owners Danny and Amy Cox and their dogs Pearl, Paco and Penolope. Their Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, won the entire contest. Hailing from Dallas, the couple shipped the elaborate costume, including a garden cart and pvc pipe, to a hotel in Manhattan New York City and has been preparing it for the big parade. “I have been hot gluing for two days!” Penelope told us.

While the contest element was a huge draw for people to come out with their dogs, for many owners it didn’t matter if they won or lost.

“We love meeting everybody. The press, taking pictures. You feel special, said Victoria Viscardi, who along with her dog Gia, were dressed as jewelry-box ballerinas. “Competition is pretty steep here, but we don’t come here to just see if we are going to win, we come here to meet everyone.”

The Contest

Three little pigs. Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Purina Beggin’/AP ImagesMedieval dog. Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Purina Beggin’/AP ImagesPhoto by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Purina Beggin’/AP ImagesMarty McFly and Doc Brown from Back to the Future. Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Purina Beggin’/AP ImagesCaptain Hook and Tinkerbelle. Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Purina Beggin’/AP ImagesA bunch of corgis as Minions. Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Purina Beggin’/AP Images

The Champions

Day of the Dead took home first place!

Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, take home first place. Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision for Purina Beggin’/AP Images

Andrea Huspeni is the founder and CEO of This Dog's Life. Her mission it to help dogs live a happier, healthier and longer life. When she isn't working, she spends time with her two dogs, Lola and Milo. She resides in Brooklyn, NY.